About this episode
Ready to hire an advisor? Whether it's for retirement planning, proactive tax planning, or navigating complex financial decisions, see how our team at Placorp can help. Schedule a call with Peter now. ----- What's it really like to cover the RIA and wealth management industry from the inside? In this episode, I talk with Ian Wenik, Editor at Citywire RIA, about his journey from sports writing to financial journalism, the challenges of running a newsroom, and the trends shaping the future of RIAs. Listen now and learn: ► How Ian went from aspiring sportswriter to covering M&A and valuations in the RIA industry ► What a day in the life of a wealth management journalist actually looks like ► Why private equity, consolidation, and IPOs are reshaping the advisory landscape ► Red flags to watch for when consuming financial news — and how to spot AI-generated "slop" Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions. [02:30] From sports writing to covering RIAs [05:39] First impressions of wealth management [06:44] Running the newsroom at Citywire [08:09] Balancing breaking news and investigative features [09:47] How Citywire finds and protects sources [12:10] The evolution of RIAs since 2018 [13:51] The future of M&A and RIA valuations [22:27] What content resonates most with advisors [26:40] Where wealth management journalism is headed [30:04] How to read financial news critically Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com) Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment. The commentary in this "post" (including any related blog, podcasts, vid
